But, then again, it was a rather memorable and ''bizarre'' day.
The 22-year-old was named all-rounder of the tournament at the recent national club championships in Auckland.
He took 11 wickets at an average of 12.81 with his offspin and scored a brilliant undefeated century which helped Albion reached Sunday's final against Wellington's Eastern Suburbs.
''It was nice,'' Nidamanuru said when asked about the award.
''My bowling was pretty solid throughout the week and I did what I could for the team.
''It was a bit of a shame that we didn't walk away with it [the trophy], really.''
Suburbs proved too strong and won the final by six wickets. But Nidamanuru's brave effort with the bat the day before against Takapuna was memorable on several levels.
He dislocated his index finger on his left hand while fielding the ball off his own bowling.
''I was rushed to [hospital] and was there for a couple of hours. I had a couple of X-rays done and was on laughing gas and had some pills and stuff.
''When I got back to the ground we were in strife. I went into bat still feeling a little bit lightheaded and not wanting to push it too far because it was quite sore and still strapped.
''But I just sort of got on with it really.''
He sure did. He whacked 100 off 50 deliveries to help his side get past the 237 it needed to progress to the final.
The last two deliveries of the game were swatted for six to took him to 100 even.
''It was a very bizarre day for me. Probably the most bizarre day I've ever had.''
The right-hander grew up in Auckland but moved south this season to push for a spot in the Otago team. He played for Otago A but is unsure whether he will return next season. He is keen to play first-class cricket but would also like to finish his degree in sports management.
Eastern Suburbs joined Victoria University and Green Island as the only team to win back-to-back national club titles.
